Retail Pharmacist

St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Healthcare in the Capital Region seeks a Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will review orders, dispense medications, and provide drug information to clinicians and patients to support safe care.

The role requires NY Board of Pharmacy credential within six months of hire, with a Doctorate or PharmD and residency preferred. We offer 40-hour weeks with rotating shifts and a competitive salary;Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• New York Board of Pharmacy credential within six months of hire or transfer date.
• Graduate pharmacist must have active limited permit.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required; residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders to prevent drug-related problems.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate patient delivery.
• Provide drug information and education to staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians to facilitate care and supervise prep staff.
• Float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs as needed.
• Provide patient counseling efficiently when required.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Pharmacy residency preferred

Job description

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace-the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: PHARM002076 Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Rotating shifts Hours Per Week: 40 hrs.

Hiring range: $114,691.20 - $147,804.80 salaried The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

Required Credential(s):

• Pharmacist credentialed from the New York Board of Pharmacy obtained within six (6) months from hire date or job transfer date. (Graduate pharmacist must have active limited permit).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required. Pharmacy residency preferred.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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